From SDN Mesma Group in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE)
Help shape the future care workforce by offering T Level industry placements in your organisation. These two-year qualifications combine classroom learning with real-world experience, preparing young people for careers in the care industry.
Industry placements give students the opportunity to develop real skills in a real workplace, whilst making a meaningful contribution to your organisation.
Read their welcome pack here
Why get involved? By hosting a student, your organisation can:
- Access emerging talent in care
- Build a local pipeline of future recruits Make a positive social impact
- Raise your profile as an employer of choice
Students are keen to gain experience in real care environments!
You can get involved in a variety of ways – by hosting a full placement (approx. 45 days), part of a placement, by setting students a small team project or another approach. You can also host placements as a block, day release or a mix to suit your organisation.
Support to help you find out more and get involved
The Department for Education has made a wide range of support available to help you understand, plan and host placements:
- There are many useful resources, tools and case studies which you can find on the national hub for T Level support for employers.
- Join one of the regular webinars / CPD sessions to understand what’s involved in hosting T Level placements in your organisation.
- Contact a T Level placement specialist for a one-to-one call to talk through your plans, or any questions or challenges you may have.
- Explore funding available for SMEs (until 31 March 2026) to help with the essential costs of hosting placements.
To find out more, contact SDN Mesma Group (who deliver support on behalf of the Department for Education) on: employers@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk
Let’s build the future of the care industry together!
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